On Wed, 03 Aug 2005 ,Sorular <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Asked
>1) Would "Netgear WG-511" work on my pb3400? The Netgear product >site >doesn't say anything about MacOS9 compatibility >(http://www.netgear.com/products/details/WG511.php) but this model >is >the cheapest I could find on the market. Is there a way to get it >working on my pb? >I'm aware that I'll need to shave-off the the pc card a bit to get it >fit into the pb.... IOXperts and Macsense have drivers that will work on your 3400 as long as you are using OS 8 or above. You will find links on my Wireless FAQ site to these drivers. Check their list of supported cards before you buy. You say you will have to shave off the end of the PC Card. This indicates you are looking at a cardbuss card. This type of card is not supported with these drivers. You need an origional 16Bit card. The specific card you linked to is 802.11g and will not work on your 3400 under any condition. You will be limited to 802.11b, unless you want to use a ethernet to wireless adaptor. It kinds of makes your 3400 less protable, but could be useful if you are using the pb as a desktop. If you are running OS 8.6 or above, you can use the AirPort v1.3.1 drivers. Andrew Kershaw has some great info on installing AirPort software on your PowerBook 3400. You may want to spend a little more money, and get a card which works with these drivers. Both Andrew's web site, and description of AirPort compatable cards are linked on my FAQ site. Their are at least 4 types of the Orinoco card that will work with the AirPort v1.3.1. Pictures and discriptions available on my FAQ. If not, than any of the cards listed on my FAQ will work with your PB. Are you planing to use WEP encryption? If so, what have you chosen to use, 40/64 or 128Bit? Some of the 16Bit cards support both, some only the 40/64. >2) Flash card on powerbooks been talked to death all over the internet >but not quite in terms of its advantages and whether it's worth spending >much funds on that (that I could find!). 1GB Compact Flash cards are selling local (local to me) for about $70. US. I use some in a PowerBook 1400 to switch out OS and test different wireless cards. A bit longer battery life. Cant tell if the preformance is better. But I like using them. Ram Doubler is a better solution for vm than compact flash cards. Hope this information helps. Ken Vann ================================================== Old Mac's have new uses with WiFi. See my FAQ for what you need at http://www.powerbookwireless.net -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PowerBooks list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:powerbooks@mail.maclaunch.com> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
